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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.23, 911.97 and 261.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.23, 911.97 and 261.79 is: 392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.23 : 911.97 = 261.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.23/911.97 = 261.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.23x = 911.97 × 261.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.23x = 238,744.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,744.63/608.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.52

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